Data as of February 1, 2010 and reflect availability of monthly data from USDA.
US totals include territories.
October 2009 and November 2009 data are preliminary and are subject to significant revision.
The following areas receive Nutrition Assistance Grants which provide benefits analogous to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Northern Marianas.
Sources:
Based on figures from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service. United States Department of Agriculture, accessed 2/4/10. Available online at http://www.fns.usda.gov/pd/snapmain.htm.
Definitions:
NA: Data are not available. See Notes.
Monthly Average of Persons Participating in Food Stamp Program, FY2002 - FY2008
The following outlying areas receive Nutrition Assistance Grants which provide benefits analogous to the Food Stamp Program: Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Northern Marianas. The number of persons participating is reported monthly. Annual averages are the sums divided by twelve. 2008 data is preliminary. All data are subject to revision.
Sources:
Based on figures from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, FY2002-2008, United States Department of Agriculture, May 29, 2009. Available online at http://www.fns.usda.gov/pd/snapmain.htm.
Definitions:
Federal Fiscal Year: Unless otherwise noted, years proceeded by "FY" on statehealthfacts.org refer to the Federal Fiscal Year, which runs from October 1 through September 30. For example, FY 2009 refers to the period from October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009.
Food Stamp Program Total Benefits, FY2002 - FY2008
The following outlying areas receive Nutrition Assistance Grants which provide benefits analogous to the Food Stamp Program: Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Northern Marianas. The number of persons participating is reported monthly. Annual averages are the sums divided by twelve. 2008 data is preliminary. All data are subject to revision.
Sources:
Based on figures from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, FY2002-2008, United States Department of Agriculture, May 29, 2009. Available online at http://www.fns.usda.gov/pd/snapmain.htm.
Definitions:
Federal Fiscal Year: Unless otherwise noted, years proceeded by "FY" on statehealthfacts.org refer to the Federal Fiscal Year, which runs from October 1 through September 30. For example, FY 2009 refers to the period from October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009.
Average Monthly Food Stamp Benefits Per Person, FY2002 - FY2008
The following outlying areas receive Nutrition Assistance Grants which provide benefits analogous to the Food Stamp Program: Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Northern Marianas. The number of persons participating is reported monthly. Annual averages are the sums divided by twelve. 2008 data is preliminary. All data are subject to revision.
Sources:
Based on figures from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, FY2002-2008, United States Department of Agriculture, May 29, 2009. Available online at http://www.fns.usda.gov/pd/snapmain.htm.
Definitions:
Federal Fiscal Year: Unless otherwise noted, years proceeded by "FY" on statehealthfacts.org refer to the Federal Fiscal Year, which runs from October 1 through September 30. For example, FY 2009 refers to the period from October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009.